Biography

Buddy Baker was born on January 4, 1918 in Springfield, Missouri, USA. He was a composer, known for The Fox and the Hound (1981), The Haunted Mansion (2003) and Inside Out (2015). He was married to Charlotte and B.J. Baker. He died on July 26, 2002 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.

He wrote the music for the Haunted Mansion, and served as the musical director for Epcot. At Epcot he worked on Universe of Energy, American Adventure, World of Motion, Wonders of China, Kitchen Kaberet, Impressions de France, and Listen to the Land. He retired in 1983 as the last staff composer at any major studio.

He was honored as a Disney Legend in 1998.

Began his career in the late 1930's, playing trumpet with the big bands of Harry James, Kay Kyser, and Stan Kenton.

Earned a doctorate from Southwest Baptist University.

Was the original choice to score The Rescuers (1977).